The government has proposed a gender-responsive budget of Tk 3,26,059.8 crore for FY2026-27, accounting for 34.8 percent of the national budget of Tk 9.38 lakh crore and 4.8 percent of GDP.

Allocations for family support, farmers, health and education make opposition criticism unfair, he says

Businesses will face a lower financial burden when contesting tax demands from the next fiscal year, as the government has proposed sharply reduced deposit rates for dispute cases across different stages of appeal.

Opposition MPs warn of heavier pressure on households, while ruling party lawmakers highlight relief on essential imports and record education spending

Revenue collection would be the main test of the budget’s credibility

Despite a proposed increase in the tax-free income threshold, many taxpayers, especially salaried individuals, are likely to face a higher tax burden from the next fiscal year.

Bangladesh’s health sector has long advanced through a paradox. On the one hand, millions of people fall into financial hardship every year due to healthcare expenses

One of the most serious weaknesses in Bangladesh’s economy is that its tax collection, relative to the economy size, remains among the lowest in the world; the country ranks only slightly above war-ravaged Yemen and Sudan.

The government has announced a series of tax incentives for semiconductor and chip-related activities in a bid to develop a domestic ecosystem for the high-tech industry and create skilled jobs.

Despite receiving the highest-ever budgetary allocation in the country’s history, the health sector’s success will ultimately depend on how effectively the funds are utilised, health experts and economists said yesterday.

Govt must remove pensions and subsidies from the social safety net budget

As much as 43.2 percent of the allocation under the social safety net overhead for the next fiscal year will go towards government employees’ pensions and agricultural subsidies.

Bangladesh has for the first time formally brought nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products into the national tax framework, with public health experts warning that the move could legitimise a new generation of nicotine products despite growing global concerns over their health risks.

Market analysts say this sends the wrong signal as the government tries to revive the capital market

From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.

Taxes on around 60 essential products withdrawn in the budget to prevent the prices of daily necessities from rising, he says

Discover how national budget changes lower essential costs for everyday life. Tax reductions slash healthcare bills, reduce grocery expenses, and make laptops affordable, empowering women entrepreneurs while driving sustainable green choices for family financial wellbeing.

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